Definitely enjoyed this traditional German establishment during my recent travels. I was assured the food would be top notch - but I was had my suspicions being from New Jersey and used to NYC cuisine. What could they possibly know about authentic German food all the way out here in Jasper at the edge of Indiana? Boy was I wrong! This place is phenomenal and they know how to cook. I had the Knackwurst, which came with sauerkraut and German potatoes. I also upgraded for an addition few bucks to take advantage of the salad bar. Well worth it. The Schnitzelbank also had an excellent traditional German beer menu on tap - you won't be disappointed. Staff was incredibly friendly and happy to offer suggestions about their menu. Also, be sure to check out the cool gift shop on your way out the door. They have some cool items to take with you as you leave! This place has been open since 1961 for a reason - because it is just that good. Do not hesitate to stop in and try for yourself! read more

Great waitstaff in period outfits. If you are not stuffed after eating the 1967 Chicken be sure to get the apple strudel with cinnamon ice cream. We split the dessert and it paired perfectly with my second glass of Gerwurstraminer. I very much enjoyed the stuffed baked potato too. . read more

One of the best German restaurants I've been to. Delicious schnitzel and many other authentic dishes. Fabulous service too. We were so full we couldn't order dessert. It sounded delicious. read more

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A Jasper institution. Well worth the visit. Great food and atmosphere.

Food and service were amazing. Pork shank is so good. Best meal I've had in a long long time.

Always a great spot to stop in while in the area. Although the food is on the pricey end, it's quality above all else. They also have an incredible salad bar loaded with everything from pea salad, German potato salad, and well... regular salad... to pickled herring, homemade soups, and pie slices! Seriously. Great spot. I had the Reuben and salad bar for lunch. Huge Reuben sandwich with German fries and a pickle. The unlimited salad bar is an additional $6 with an entree, and oh so worth it. Can also opt for salad bar only for $11 or 12 I believe. Cheers! read more

Schnitzelbank - Reuben Sandwich and German Fries - American Near Me - Jasper, Indiana

Food sucks. Service is good. Food sucks. Go there once a year because we aren't as Impressed with the food and every time it tastes bland, and or they always have the same ole food. No changes. read more

love it! Great salad bar, great food. Definitely recommend this place. love it. You will too...

The German Sampler for 2! We can be indecisive so we did this menu item. It was great for us to try a little bit of everything with left overs. Our waitress was named Judy and was very hospitable! read more

Schnitzelbank - The German Sampler Platter for 2! - American Near Me - Jasper, Indiana

Food was delicious. I had pork roast which overwhelmed the plate and was tender. My sister had the wurst sampler which was delicious. My red cabbage was sweet and tender. My sister enjoyed her sauerkraut. Service was great. We were so full that we skipped dessert. We have another meal's in the refrigerator. It's not inexpensive. A nice place! read more

Nice restaurant and store. Service was decent but we weren't too impressed with the food. The pretzel appetizer was good but didn't taste as authentic as hoped. Same with the spaetzle. Sausages were good. Potato ball not great and surprised by the potato salad ..it was sweet. Sauerbraten ok...a little too sour for us. Pork schnitzel good. Goulash pretty good. Schnitzel burger was good. read more

Definitely felt like you walked into an authentic German pub (except for the gift shop they make you pass through). The staff was very friendly and we felt welcomed as soon as we walked in. We both started with the bourbon aged porter that was very tasty. They had an impressive drink list that combined their own brews as well as popular beers and wines. I ordered the Wurst Platter that included 3 types of sausage, German fries, and kraut. The side salad that came first was as expected and pretty large. I loved the sausage and trying different flavors. Luckily the waitress warned us that the mustard they give you has a very strong kick. It definitely does but it tied the dish together. I loved the German fries, which are basically sliced breakfast potatoes. Overall, this is a fun atmosphere with friendly staff. read more

Schnitzelbank - Wurst Platter - American Near Me - Jasper, Indiana

Turkey pot pie is like a hug from grandma - soooooo good!! Friendly service and fun German vibe.

This place needs a deep clean, which is not immediately evident due to the dark ("cozy") atmosphere. Could be cute, but feels crowded with an abundance of decorations. The tables are cramped and too small for the plates and other dishes they use to serve. If you get the emaciated pretzel as an appetizer, the serving dish will take up a third of the table. This would not be a problem except that they refuse to give you a bigger table when you request it. The food is acceptable if you can get beyond the thought of the cleanliness, but far from the best German food in the state--pretty pedestrian. The German fries could have been so much more flavorful! Most of the waitresses prefer to cluster together and gossip or fight with their boyfriends using profane language. But the bar maid is the pinnacle of unprofessional. She is judgmental and makes comments to the "regulars" about other customers--she was overheard saying "what the f### is that?" when customers walked in. This does not does not make them feel welcome. When confronted about that behavior she became loud and belligerent. She has zero tolerance for diversity of any sort -- color, level and of masculinity/femininity, clothing. However, if you are an older, ultra masculine white man, you are acceptable. She seems to prefer those customers. Schnitzelbank may have been a jewel in years past and has potential to be better. The owner must first realize the importance of customer service and choosing quality wait staff. We've spent a lot of money here in the past (average bill for two was about $75), but we won't be returning due to the bar maid's behavior. There are so many other options that we will choose to spend our money in places that are respectful to their customers, especially the marginalized customers. read more

We went there to celebrate my husband's birthday. Enjoyed the German beer as always, Had gizzards for our appetizer. Excellent. I had the ribeye steak dinner, and he had the large cut prime rib. Excellent service all around. One reason it is one of our favorite places read more

From the moment you enter, you are surrounded by all things German. At least the stereotypical German. Regardless the decor is very unique and we were to seat ourselves. There is a salad bar that you can choose to add to your meal which offers fresh salads, kraut and types of bread which are very delicious with the apple butter that is provided next to them. I ordered a pork schnitzel which had a breading that tasted similar to funnel cake. It also came with a very fresh side salad and two sides. I opted for steamed veggies and German fries. They were good choices but as a whole, it was too heavy for me. The server suggested an apple strudel (which was very good) for dessert and was kind & attentive. The meal itself only had one issue and that was the price. I cannot imagine battered pork with two sides amounting over $20 a plate. The bill for two was near $50-$60 and that was not including tip. I think I'd be hesitant to go again due to this. read more

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Returning customer after two years. I was not disappointed, food was great, customer service was awesome and u enjoyed my visit.

In town for business, and my hotel was next door to the Schnitzelbank. My Rep told me that the SB was the place to go, when in town. He wasn't wrong. After a training I had a few hours to kill before a group dinner, so I decided to head next door for a happy hour beverage beforehand. They had several beers on tap, mostly German beers but a few from 3 Floyd's. They had 2 sizes, and the BIG one was only a few bucks more than a normal size.... so I ordered the large marge size from 3 Floyd's. It was as big as my head, but delicious. Definitely the best beer I had on my Indiana trip. (I went to a local brewery and their beer was terrible!) For dinner I had a brat and a baked potato. Food was delicious. Service was great. After dinner I went and explored the attached gift shop. A lot of fun things- but way over priced. I almost bought a t-shirt - until I saw the $40 price tag. Way too much to spend on a t shirt if you ask me! Aside from the gift shop, the food and service was great! And I was happy to see the 3 Floyd's on tap, as it was a recommendation from a friend that lives in Louisville - and by far better than anything I had tried in Jasper! read more

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Great food and atmosphere! Get here early or you will end up waiting. It's very busy evenings and weekends. The potato salad was the best I have had in a German restaurant. Service was slow but they were nice. Seemed short staffed but it was worth the wait. I'll be back. read more

Great authentic German food. They have a buffet on certain days, but you can't go wrong with ordering anything off the menu.

I so wanted to like this place. I drove 2 1/2 hours each way to come here for some decent German food... and it was a complete fail. I see other reviewers calling this authentic German food... uhm... I am German, born and raised, and while there are a lot of traditional German dishes on the menu, their taste is anything but authentic. The only somewhat good dishes were the German fries (if you don't harp too much on the many burnt spots) and the Wiener Schnitzel. No wonder Americans don't care much for German food if this is what they are served. We ordered the platter for 2, with all the meats, German fries, kraut, spinach, the potato glaze/dumpling, and potato cakes just so we could try all of it. The sausages were ok, nothing to write home about though. As mention the Schnitzel was the best of all the meats. The sourbraten did have a hint of the sweet and sour brown gravy that is usually served with this, but the meat itself was so dry you really needed a beer or two to wash it down. Same goes for the unidentified piece of meat with a bone in it. I believe that was supposed to be a Kassler, smelled like it but tasted like nothing. The gulasch, omg, the worst thing on this platter. It came on a bed of overdone Spaetzle and had zero taste. Unbelievable. The sides weren't much better. We started with the potato cakes, which were some sort of cake like batter, thick and dry and tasteless. German potato cakes are supposed to be thin , crispy edges, soft center with a distinct potato taste since potatoes should make up about 90% of the batter. The kraut... don't even get me started... yet another tasteless affair. Even American kraut is better than this. The creamed spinach has pieces of scrambled egg in it and barely any spinach. Also it is topped with a huge gobb of cheese. The potato glaze described as a dumpling is pretty much mashed potatoes with I think flour in it and served like a ball with the bland brown gravy. Redeeming qualities are the decor, which is done nicely and the beer is good. Service is attentive and friendly. And as we observed other guests, the pretzel, salad bar and daily Amerian specials seem to do good. Other than pretzels we didn't see anything German ordered... I wonder why? read more

Dinner here with a colleague Tuesday night. Most of the locals raved about this place so I had to give it a try. Very German feel. The salad bar was very impressive therefore I had to get that with my meal. I ordered whitefish with steamed vegetables. My colleague ordered the pork shank he really enjoyed. The salad bar was really good. Great selections and everything was fresh and clean. I like the metal chilled bowls to put the salad in. Soup was also available as they had chicken noodle and loaded baked potato soup. Did not have dessert as we were full from dinner. Also no appetizers since we had salads. My colleague ordered a side salad. He ordered the root beer which he mentioned over and over how good it was. I stayed simple with a club soda and lime. I thought the food was good and the service to however average for me. read more

Good German food. Lots of choices of German beers. They have the pork hog. Great environments in such small tin.

Excellent!! Huge portions. 8 at our table and everyone got something different and we all loved it!!! I give it a 10!!!!

Maybe my expectations were too high, but for a place that bills itself as authentically German, the food was off the mark. The first clue was that they misspelled rouladen on the menu. They offer rolladen, which are rolling shutters. I ordered rolladen hoping I would not get a box of shutters. The meat was very dry and tough, but the sauce was delicious. I ordered spaetzle to go with it, for which I paid an upcharge. It wasn't spaetzle, but thick egg noodles - Reames frozen? - instead. For the price, this was very disappointing. It was a two hour drive to get there that I won't be making again. read more

The Schnitz is the primary reason why we travel to Jasper -- we basically build weekend road trips around it! We love the German cuisine & atmosphere and really appreciate the friendly service. They offer a quaint gift shop, too. On our most recent visit, we enjoyed cold craft beers and a bountiful dinner at the bar which included: tossed salads, fried chicken livers, potato pancakes with apple butter, Schweine Schnitzel, Gruner Spinat Casserole and baked potato with fixins. My mouth is watering just recalling the meal -- it goes without saying that everything was absolutely delicious! And, our bar service by Lacey and Jenna was great. We returned the next morning for what they call "late breakfast"; they only serve from 8am - 11am and offer one item, Spates Fruhstuck, but boy is it plentiful and yummy! (We dug in before I could take pics.) I highly recommend this establishment. We've only ever dined at the bar, but I would imagine it's also nice to sit in the main dining area. Just don't try going on a Sunday because they are closed. Enjoy! read more

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We have gone here for over 20 years and have always enjoyed it. But in the last year or so the food quality has gone down significantly. My meal today was cold on the inside. Hate to see this happening. read more

Excellent experience. Food was good. Functioning salad bar. German influenced . It was busy but the staff were all wearing masks properly. There was a wedding rehearsal dinner in the front room. They had their own food buffet from what I could tell and were kept separate from the rest of the patrons. A good thing since not all the wedding party wore masks. read more

Unique local place with good German food. Pretzel appetizer is delicious and the salad bar add-on is a good value.

We had appetizer that allowed us to taste several dishes. It delicious. The restaurant looks like it belongs in Germany. The servers Were very attentive. Of course there are many beer options! The apple strudels and cinnamon ice cream was amazing. It was a little expensive, but it was a special occasions and the experience was worth it. read more

Excellent salad bar and soups. My goulash was fair, the only vegetable in it was a few pieces of crunchy carrots.

Ich mag Schnitzelbank! Authentic German food with a great atmosphere. I've heard they offer great catering services as well. Highly recommend read more

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Food was not hot! Way to much vinegar in all the foods. Just subpar ingredients. Not impressed at all. The best thing was the pretzel and beer cheese. Server acted like she didn't want to be there at all. Quaint place with nice gift shop. We had eaten here for the seafood buffet during long and the food was hot and good. The deserts we had (3) were amazing! Way over priced for the subpar cold German food! Don't think we will return. read more

This restaurant is to die forIt gets a strong 5 Stars and truly deserves it... The atmosphere is just like if you were in Germany. The carved woodwork, the beautiful artifacts and the pleasant German hospitality. A true Gem of Jasper, IN...I had their 10oz Ribeye with an pat of herb compound butter melted into this magnificent piece of steak and a baked potato with butter, chives and sour cream. Their salad bar is incredibly delicious. Their pea salad particularly is amazing! Their warm bread served with a sweet compound butter and jam is delicious. The wait staff is professional so especially courtious. Makes you feel like royalty.....I will never forget my experience there! And been looking for the recipe for this pea salad everywhere, but to no avail...Kudos to an all around beautiful eating experience, guys‍‍ read more

The food is great here! service and ambiance is nice. The only downside is it's usually packed lol. Service can be kinda slow, but not their fault. Make a reservation if you can read more

My family had dinner here after visiting Holiday World. We didn't arrive until after 7 PM but they were still quite busy. We had the potato pancakes as an appetizer and they were delicious. (We liked the apple butter they served with the potato pancakes so much that we bought a jar of it before we left.) My wife enjoyed her prime rib sandwich. My daughter and I thought the pork tenderloin sandwiches were good (very tender) but not great (could have been more flavorful). Our biggest disappointment was the wait time for our food (1 hour). This could be due to the fact that the restaurant was at much more than 75% capacity. Regardless, we still recommend you stop here if you're in the mood for good German food. read more

Talk about being jealous of Jasper folks for having this gem pf a destination in their town!!! From the second we walked in for a business lunch, we were treated like regulars! These people could give a college course on restaurant management. I plan on returning here many tines. We had the Pork Chop special, & I substituted the mashed potatoes & gravy for the to die for German potato salad. Salad bar best ever!!! A must do every visit. Dessert was the warm apple strudel & cinnamon ice cream. The lady servers are professional & take their jobs as serious as a surgeon. God bless them & the owners for one of the most wonderful restaurants in the USA. read more

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We took our 15-year-old German Exchange student to get a "taste of home". She laughed when she read that Weiner Schnitzel said "You can't get any more German than that". Germany stole them from Austria she explained. The other 3 of us thought the food was pretty good. Our student was not so impressed. I found the salad bar to be above great. It was outstanding. The sausages we ordered were great and my granddaughter's spinach casserole (she is vegetarian) was quite good. The waitress, Breann, was wonderful. She was pleasant, polite, and prompt. read more

Great family place for a good dinner dinner enjoyed the atmosphere with a friendly personal.

This is by far the worst so called German Restaurant I have ever been too. They think just because they have a couple German items on their menu they can call themselves a German Restaurant. They don't even have schnitzel on their menu. Which is what I was looking forward to the most. Instead I settled for a pot pie. Which was freezing cold in the middle. Like they just pulled it out of a freezer and put it in the oven to warm it up. The decor is very drab and dark. I did enjoy the different items in their gift shop but will not make a drive back. read more